Remote Patient Monitoring Technology Insights Into RPM And RTM
Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) and Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) have significantly transformed the healthcare industry, particularly following the expansion of reimbursement policies. As a result, there is a need to understand the nuances of these technologies and their implications for medical billing and coding, which is essential for care delivery organizations. Let’s have a look at such a relationship: 1. Expansion of Reimbursement Policies CMS’s expansion of reimbursement policies has driven the increased utilization of RPM and RTM. Therefore, the key policy changes include: Billing Flexibility : Providers can now bill for RPM or RTM alongside other care management services for the same patient, such as Chronic Care Management (CCM) and Transitional Care Management (TCM). Inclusion of RHCs and FQHCs : Rural Health Centers (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) can bill separately for RPM and RTM services. These changes offer healthcar...